This Cherry Blossom Crochet Scarf is a delightful accessory, featuring delicate cherry appliqués against a soft, lace-textured background. The combination of the soft pink yarn with green leaves and small red cherries brings a fresh and cheerful look to this handmade scarf, making it perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any outfit.
How to Make a Cherry Blossom Crochet Scarf
To make your own Cherry Blossom Crochet Scarf, you will use lightweight yarn to create a beautiful lace pattern for the scarf base, and then crochet small cherries and leaves for decoration. This project is suitable for intermediate crocheters, as it involves both basic stitches and appliqué work for the cherries.
Light worsted weight yarn in pink, red, green, and light pink
3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
tr: treble crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
Scarf Base
Foundation Row:
With pink yarn, ch 202 (or desired length).
Row 1: Dc in the fourth ch from the hook and across. Turn. (200 sts)
Lace Pattern:
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next 2 sts, repeat from * to * across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch), dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st, repeat from * to * across. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 and 3 until scarf reaches the desired width. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Green Border:
Join green yarn to one short edge.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc around the entire scarf, placing 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to the first sc to join.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around, placing 3 dc in each corner stitch. Fasten off.
Cherry Appliqué
Cherry:
With red yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 sc into the ring, sl st to join. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make several cherries (about 10–15) and set aside.
Leaf:
With green yarn, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook, hdc in next, dc in next 3 chs, hdc in next, sc in last ch.
Turn and work on the other side of the chain: sc in the first st, hdc in next, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next, sc in the last st. Sl st to join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make 2 leaves for each cherry cluster.
Assembly
Sew the cherry appliqués onto the scarf using the long tails left from the cherries and leaves. Position them evenly along the length of the scarf, arranging them in clusters of three cherries with leaves attached to the sides.
Once all the cherries and leaves are sewn in place, weave in any loose ends and block the scarf if necessary to smooth the lace pattern.
Your Cherry Blossom Crochet Scarf is now complete, and ready to wear or gift to someone special!
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
